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Michael Holden

I have had an interest in Railways for as long as I can remember. I am a member of a number of heritage railways and actively volunteer at 2 of them. I enjoy all types of railways, real life, model and simulations. I started RailAdvent in 2014 and am the main editor of the site.
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Amazon and Govia Thameslink Railway begin Amazon Locker partnership

Thanks to a new partnership between Amazon and Govia Thameslink Railway, passengers…

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Footbridge with lifts installed at Coulsdon South Station

A new footbridge and lifts at Coulsdon South have been installed at…

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Boiler Appeal launched for steam locomotive 72010 Hengist

The Standard Steam Locomotive Company Limited, who are building BR Standard Class…

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Shunting locomotive leaves Midsomer Norton railway for modifications

Recently, a number of volunteers at the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway…

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Children make personalised railway announcements to ‘see my mum come home from work’

Station announcements that have been recorded by children have called on passengers…

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Stonehaven Train Crash: Fundraiser set up to help families

After yesterday's horrific train crash, which has taken the lives of a…

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Network Rail bids farewell to London Bridge Signalling Centre as £81m project reaches half way

An £81m project by Network Rail to upgrade infrastructure in the Hither…

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Train driver and guard among three dead as ScotRail train crashes near Stonehaven

A train driver is believed to be amongst the three dead after…

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Wherry Line track renewal at Cantley means week-long closure

Passengers are being reminded by Network Rail to check before travelling between…

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